July 2016 Archives

On behalf of The Law Offices of Saia & Piatt, Inc. posted in Criminal Defense on Saturday, July 30, 2016.

On June 13, 2016, Governor Kasich signed S.B. 204 into law, making driver's license suspensions in drug cases discretionary rather than mandatory. The old law required a judge to suspend the driver's license of anyone convicted of a drug offense, even a minor misdemeanor possession charge. Advocates of the change in the law have argued for years that the mandatory suspension made no sense as a punishment when a drug possession is completely unrelated to the operation of a vehicle.

On behalf of The Law Offices of Saia & Piatt, Inc. posted in Estate Planning on Thursday, July 28, 2016.

What They Are, Why You Need Them, and Remembering Terri Schiavo

Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney are commonly referred to as "advanced directives" because they give health care providers and family members direction for your medical treatment and end of life care should you be unable to communicate your wishes.

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